Pentax + Ricoh news and more

I spoke with several retailers today, and despite the significant price increase, the number of Ricoh GR IV camera pre-orders was nearing that of the Fuji X100VI. Expect the new Ricoh GR IV camera to be out of stock for at least the next 12 months, possibly longer. I am sure the official statement of delivery delays will come out very soon. The first GR IV batch will start shipping in mid-September. For pre-orders and availability, check the links below:

• US: B&H Photo
• DE: Foto Erhardt
• UK: WEX Photo
• CA: Camea Canada

I would not pre-order this camera from Amazon because they are known for canceling orders after a few months of waiting for inventory.

 


Here are the latest Ricoh GR IV camera YouTube videos (pre-orders: B&H | Erhardt | WEX | Canada):

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As already reported, today at 6 pm, Rioch officially released the new GR IV camera. Check for pricing and pre-order options at (shipping will start in mid-September):

• US: B&H Photo
• DE: Foto Erhardt
• UK: WEX Photo
• CA: Camea Canada

I would not pre-order this camera from Amazon because they are known for canceling orders after a few months of waiting for inventory.

Additional information is available here.

The new Ricoh GR IV camera accessories can be found here (available for order at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt).

Basic camera specifications:

• New 28mm f/2.8 Lens (Full-Frame Equiv.)
• Improved AF and Low-Light Focusing
• 5-Axis 6-Stop Shake Reduction System
• 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
• 53GB Built-In Memory & microSD Card Slot
• Full HD 1080/60p Video Recording
• Snap Distance Priority & Focus Limiter
• 35mm and 50mm Focal Length Crop Modes
• Dedicated GR App for Updates and Control
• Ricoh GR IV lens design diagram and MTF chart:

Here are the full details:

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If the report from a retailer’s website is correct, the Ricoh GR IV camera will be released in a few hours. Check for pricing and pre-order options at:

• US: B&H Photo
• DE: Foto Erhardt
• UK: WEX Photo
• CA: Camea Canada

I would not pre-order this camera from Amazon because they are known for canceling orders after a few months of waiting for inventory.

The last GR IV reports from Japan I posted earlier today still indicate the official release is scheduled for the fall of 2025. We will find out in a few hours.

Capa Camera published their Ricoh GR IV hands-on report – here is a recap:

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